Budgets are already tight this holiday seasons. Retail sales records indicate that people aren’t shopping as much as they’ve been shopping as they have in previous years. That’s a good thing for your wallets. As you try to make it through the holiday season with your wallet unscathed, watch out for those sneaky expenses, like […]

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Unless you’re someone that frequently has car accidents, car insurance is a necessary evil. You can end up paying thousands of dollars over the years and never get the benefit of having insurance.  But, most state’s require you to have it. Plus, it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it […]

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I don’t know about you, but I feel the weakness of this economy each time I pump a tank of gas or visit the grocery store.  Prices are rising and unfortunately, wages aren’t rising to keep up.  Living paycheck to paycheck isn’t a desirable way of life and making more money might not be an […]

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Guilty pleasures, everyone has them.  In your budget, they’re the things you can’t resist buying.  The things you later regret buying.  The things you wish you could take back when you can’t pay your credit card bill.  Even in a budget crunch, you’ll find yourself making room for your guilty pleasure. When it comes to […]

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Gas prices keep going up.  Economists were predicting prices at the pump would reach $4 by the end of the summer.  Lots of places are already seeing prices above that and summer hasn’t even started!  Drivers of SUVs, trucks, and even people who drive cars that require premium gas are feeling the hardest hit.  Should […]

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These days, it seems like gas prices are always hitting record highs.  Some places are seeing prices as high as $4 a gallon.  Increasing gas prices can definitely pinch your wallet, especially if you’re not adjusting your gas consumption or spending some other area of your budget.  Kiplinger has some tips to save money on […]

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